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    EnergyStar Certified - Industrial Plants

    EPA/DOE

    EnergyStar rates and helps industrial plants save energy and money.

    The EnergyStar Certified - Industrial Plants costs $0 USD. Over 200 buildings have earned this certification worldwide. Renewal costs $0 USD every 12 months.

    For Buildings
    Energy
    Climate
    Environmental
    Industry

    Key Strengths

    • Backed by the U.S. EPA — one of the most recognized environmental brands globally
    • Recognizes top 25% energy performers in their industrial sector
    • Certified plants use ~35% less energy than average peers
    • Covers 21+ industrial sectors with sector-specific benchmarking
    • Third-party verified energy data adds credibility
    • Free to apply — no certification fee charged by EPA

    Ideal For

    Best suited for industrial facility managers, energy managers, and sustainability directors at manufacturing plants seeking third-party recognition of top-quartile energy performance. Ideal for large industrial operators in sectors like food processing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, cement, or glass who already have strong energy management practices and want to benchmark and validate their efficiency gains.

    Target Audiences

    Businesses

    Relevant Roles

    Facility Manager
    Engineer
    Auditor

    Industries

    Manufacturing
    Construction
    Government

    Alignment & Recognition

    Accrediting Body

    U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

    Building Scope

    Performance
    Alignment with External Standard

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Quick Facts

    Type

    Certification

    Regions
    North America
    Languages

    English

    Established

    1992

    Certified Buildings

    200

    Cost Breakdown

    Registration / Initial$0
    Renewal (every 12 mo)$0
    First-year total$0

    How to Display This Recognition

    Public Seal/Badge
    Online Registry
    Marketing Toolkit

    Sources & Citations

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    EPA/DOE

    Last verified Mar 9, 2026